Themes and Transformations in Old Testament Prophecy (Biblia.com)

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Themes and Transformations in Old Testament Prophecy goes beyond standard introductions to the prophets. Yet it does so in a way that will inform and intrigue beginning students and anyone curious about the prophets of Israel. Sam Meier explores some recurring themes and features—such as angels, writing, miracles, the future, and king-making—and their transformation over time.

with the mechanism of the divine council, for presumably a new state of affairs resulting from repentance will mean that new celestial deliberations will need to take place between God and the council: “Back to the drawing board!” The most surprising aspect of this presentation of the future as conditional is that it is not only the prophet who uses the word “perhaps.” Jeremiah, like Zephaniah and Amos, may say “perhaps” with respect to the future (ʾûlay, Jer 36:7), but most stunning is that occasion

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